Todd Zipper, EVP and GM of Wiley University Services and Talent Development, welcomes Michael Sorrell, President of Paul Quinn College. Todd and Michael discuss the unique ideas that revived Paul Quinn College and why it was important to transform the school into a work college.

Topics Discussed:

The need for higher ed to advocate for students in underserved communities

The innovations and successes of Paul Quinn College, including reducing student debt from $40,000 to $12,000

Why we should take an open-minded and no-fear of failure approach to drive innovation

How to build a brand through strategic partnerships

Guest Bio

Michael Sorrell is the longest serving President in the 148-year history of Paul Quinn College and is one of the most decorated college presidents in America. Under his leadership, Paul Quinn has become a national movement for its efforts to remake higher education to serve the needs of under-resourced students and communities.

Michael was named Higher Education’s President of the Year by Education Dive and one of the World’s 50 Greatest Leaders by Fortune Magazine. He is the only three-time recipient of the HBCU Male President of the Year Award (2018, 2016 and 2012). Michael received his J.D. and M.A. in Public Policy from Duke University and his Ed.D. from the University of Pennsylvania.